IGK 3-DAY ICE COURSE & GUIDED SESSIONN

                                                       

Were the correspondences with your guides/instructors previous to the course difficult? Please explain below: --No, all communications were prompt and informative. Given that I was visiting from overseas, Peter also volunteered to help arrange accommodation for while I was in Korea which was greatly appreciated.

What aspects of the course were particularly difficult? How could your guide/ instructor have remedied this? Please explain: --The climbing (obviously) became more tiring towards the end of the day. However, was able to take breaks when I wanted to, so no real issue there.

What parts of the course were particularly rewarding? Please explain: -- The technical instruction was very rewarding and comprehensive, particularly in relation to setting-up anchors and the like. Peter was an excellent teacher and the course covered more ground than expected.

At anytime did you feel uncomfortable or unsafe with the course? Please explain: --No, Peter clearly had safety as a priority.

Were you confident with your guides/instructors? Did they satisfy your expectations? Please explain: --Yes, the guides were excellent in all respects. Peter was an excellent teacher, great company, and always enthusiastic. The quality of the guides was a big plus and definitely added a lot to the experience.

Did you feel the course was well organized? Were there any aspects of the course that you felt needed improving? Please explain: --Yes, the guides had a clear plan and set of objectives for each day. They were good at ensuring we got on with things, didn't waste time, and got the pick of the locations. I can't think of any aspect of the course that needed improving.

Did you learn and do all that you expected? Were there any parts you felt were missing from the course? Please explain: --I learnt and did everything that was expected. The technical instruction in particular was very comprehensive. No, can't think of anything that was missing from the course.

From a scale of 1 to 10, with 10 being most positive, what is your overall impression with the course? --Excellent. 9.

Did you feel the course was an overall rewarding or negative experience? Please elaborate below: --Overall it was a very rewarding experience. The guides were excellent and the course delivered all that was promised and more. Would have no reservations recommending the course.


Nigel Firth

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Piolet Canne et Pied Troisiemme with Front-Pointing